Gerald Freund Fellowship
Established in 1996
This Fellowship was established by friends of Gerald Freund, an advisor to and longtime supporter of MacDowell, in honor of his 40-year career in philanthropy and his commitment to funding exceptionally creative individuals in the arts and sciences.
The Fellowship supports emerging writers.
Most recent recipient
M.K. Foster
2024
Past recipients
Osahon Ize-Iyamu
2023
Nneoma Ike-Njoku
2022
Abbey Mei Otis
2021
Lola Opatayo
2020
Deena Mohamed
2019
Kelly Luce
2018
Isabella Hammad
2017
Ly Tran, Petrina Crockford
2016
Kima Jones
2015
Violet Kupersmith
2014
Jake Willard-Crist
2013
Matthew J. C. Clark
2012
Josh Weil
2011
Brian Selznick
2010
Donald Lystra
2009
David Bezmozgis
2008
Julie Orringer
2007
Billie Livingston
2006
Adolfo Profumo
2005
Andrew Sean Greer
2004
Tayari Jones
2003
Fenton Johnson
2002
James Hannaham
2001
Danzy Senna
2000
Kevin Young
1999
Barbara Tran
1998
Jeffrey Eugenides
1997
To learn more about naming or giving a Fellowship, contact our development team via email.